Tag: charity event

‘Teddy Bear Parachute Jump’ for Save the Children

Challenge your teddy! Is your bear brave enough to make a parachute jump from a Church tower in the village to raise funds for Save the Children? Ruddington’s ‘Teddy Bear Parachute Jump’ is taking place from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday 16th September at St Peter’s Church. Organiser Jane Piggott explains “The idea is for children (and any adults who might be interested) to make parachutes for their teddies or other soft toys and then bring them along on the day to register to make the jump from the church…

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‘Ruddington Open Gardens’ 2024 Weekend

The biennial charity event returns! Ruddington Open Gardens 2024 is on Saturday and Sunday 1st and 2nd June – so make sure you’ve got your ticket. You can visit around a dozen gardens, as well as allotments and other green spaces, around the village. Live music is planned on both afternoons at Ruddington Methodist Church where there’ll be games and you can also purchase plants to preserves, see Art and flower demos and more.  This year, youngsters can enter a mini garden competition and go on the free children’s trail. Read the activities scheduled…

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